Vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus

Abstract

There is provided an electronic apparatus having a simple anti-theft mechanism. In this construction, a detachable panel unit is designed to render the electronic apparatus operative in a state of being attached to the electronic apparatus main body, and to render the electronic apparatus inoperative in a state of being detached from the electronic apparatus main body. By virtue of this configuration, the electronic apparatus main body, namely the electronic apparatus in itself can be prevented from being stolen from a vehicle simply by detaching the detachable panel unit and placing it in a secret area determined by users or others.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus, and more particularly to a technique that is suitable for use in a vehicle-mounted apparatus such as an audio visual navigation system.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Vehicle-mounted apparatuses such as navigation systems have been developed for commercial use (refer to Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication JP-A2002-318129, for instance). Such vehicle-mounted apparatuses are generally designed in conformity with the DIN (Deutsche Industre Normen) standards. In terms of general versatility, limitations of mounting space, or other factors, there may be cases where a vehicle-mounted apparatus of 1 DIN size (a model of the type that is designed to fit in a 1-DIN space) is preferable to a vehicle-mounted apparatus of 2 DIN size (a model of the type that is designed to fit in a 2-DIN space).[0005]There is some risk of a vehicle-mounted appa...

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Benefits of technology

The solution enhances the anti-theft security of the apparatus by simplifying user operations and reducing manufacturing costs, while maintaining a compact 1 DIN standard form factor, allowing for efficient heat dissipation and easy operation without the need for additional insertion / ejection ports, thus improving usability and security.

Problems solved by technology

There is some risk of a vehicle-mounted apparatus of conventional design being stolen from a vehicle even if the doors of the vehicle are locked.

However, in order to effect the measure (1), the vehicle-mounted apparatus needs to be constructed with a low degree of design flexibility at a higher manufacturing cost.

Moreover, in order to effect the measure (2), users are required to make troublesome efforts such as removal of a plurality of bolts and detachment of a plurality of connectors from the vehicle.

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